Justine Elliot
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 29 Jul 1967, Brisbane, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 9 Oct 2004 |
| Parliaments | 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Human Resources and Industrial Relations | Griffith University |
| Bachelor of Arts | University of Queensland |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Justice Conference Convener | Department of Juvenile Justice (NSW) | 2002 – 2003 |
| Police officer | 1990 – 1997 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Minister for Social Services | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 13 May 2025 |
| Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 13 May 2025 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Trade | Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 14 Sep 2010 | 4 Feb 2013 |
| Minister for Ageing | Rudd Ministry; Gillard Ministry; Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 3 Dec 2007 | 14 Sep 2010 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement (formerly National Crime Authority from 15.6.1984 to 1.1.2003 and Australian Crime Commission from 1.1.2003 to 24.11.2010) Joint Statutory | Member | 22 Jul 2019 | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Joint Statutory | Member | 15 Sep 2016 | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Petitions House of Representatives Standing | Deputy Chair from 24 Jul 2019 to 11 Apr 2022 | 15 Sep 2016 | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Joint Statutory | Member | 16 Jul 2014 | 9 May 2016 |
| Law Enforcement (formerly National Crime Authority from 15.6.1984 to 1.1.2003 and Australian Crime Commission from 1.1.2003 to 24.11.2010) Joint Statutory | Member | 4 Dec 2013 | 16 Jul 2014 |
| Petitions House of Representatives Standing | Deputy Chair | 4 Dec 2013 | 9 May 2016 |
| Publications House of Representatives Standing | Chair from 16 May 2013 to 5 Aug 2013 | 14 May 2013 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Regional Australia House of Representatives Standing | Member | 6 Feb 2013 | 5 Aug 2013 |
| Treaties Joint Standing | Member | 6 Feb 2013 | 14 May 2013 |
| Health and Ageing House of Representatives Standing | Member | 2 Dec 2004 | 17 Oct 2007 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 30.40 | +1.60 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 28.80 | -2.91 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 31.71 | +0.66 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 31.05 | -3.33 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 33.51 | -5.68 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 39.19 | -4.62 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | Richmond | Labor | 43.81 | +8.15 | Elected |
| 2004 federal election | Richmond | Australian Labor Party | 35.60 | +1.60 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administration | $38,454 | $139,608 | $68,589 | $37,768 |
| Office Facilities | $55,353 | $48,290 | $57,949 | $47,322 |
| Employee Travel | $17,214 | $12,879 | $11,590 | $11,818 |
| Other Car Costs | $8,356 | $7,459 | $8,341 | $4,545 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $7,328 | $7,437 | $4,678 | $4,969 |
| Travel Allowance | $6,118 | $6,118 | $5,152 | $5,088 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $3,173 | $2,590 | $4,149 |
| Telecommunications | $2,142 | $1,147 | $857 | $1,219 |
| Total | $134,966 | $226,110 | $159,746 | $116,879 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Voting record 225 divisions
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